El Ávila National Park Tours

Stretching along the Caribbean coast north of Caracas, El Ávila National Park serves as a natural playground for city dwellers and has been preserved as a national park since 1958. Dominated by the Cordillera de la Costa mountain range, the park’s rugged mountains, dense forests and cloud forests harbor a huge variety of plant and animal species. Over 100 butterfly species and 500 bird species can be found in the park, including several endemic to Venezuela, as well as over 180 orchid varieties, among them Venezuela’s national flower, Cattleya Mossiae.

The easiest way to visit El Ávila is by riding the Caracas cable car, which links the city with the villages atop El Ávila mountain and reaches a height of 2,135 meters (7,005 ft). From there, the best way to get around is to take a 4WD to villages like Galipán, or make the most of the vast network of hiking trails.

Practical Info

El Ávila National Park is located northwest of Caracas, along Venezuela’s north coast.

Escape the hustle and bustle of Caracas and experience El Ávila National Park on this guided half-day tour. Explore this mountainous seaside park in a 4x4 and ride to its summit for impressive views of the Caribbean and Caracas. Check out the landmark Humboldt Hotel and the picturesque village of Galipan, founded by settlers from the Canary Islands, while learning about these fascinating sites from an informative guide.

Escape the city on a half-day cable car adventure from Caracas to El Ávila National Park. Relax and enjoy convenient hotel pickup and drop-off as a private guide leads you to the mountainous park that separates Venezuela’s capital city from the Caribbean. From the park’s summit, take in the incredible views of the city and sea on this hassle-free outing.

Immerse yourself in the life of Venezuela’s independence hero on this guided tour through Caracas’ historic district. Visit the picturesque plaza named for Simón Bolívar, the house where he was born, and the spot where the golden keys to his tomb are housed. Enrich your travels by learning about this fascinating historical figure from an informative guide and top off your tour with a cable car ride with spectacular views.